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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 



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I'NITED STATES OF AMERICA. 



CUTTER'S GUIDE 



Eureka Springs 



ARKANSAS. 



ILLUSTRATED. 



By CHARLES CUTTER, 

AUTHOR OF 

" cutter's guide to TIM: hot springs of ARKANSAS." 



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1884. 




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PUBLISHED BY CUTTER & TRUMP, 
S.-W. CORNER Main and Olive Streets, St. Louis, Missouri. 



Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1883, 

By CHARLES CUTTER. 

[n the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C, 



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PREFACE 



In presenting this little book to our readers, it is with a sincere 
desire to furnish them with such information as they may need 
concerning these wonderful Springs and the " Magic City " in 
which they are situated, together with such knowledge as they 
naturally seek before they contemplate taking such a journey; 
also to serve as a reference hand-book after they have arrived here. 

We have endeavored honestly to give facts in the follo\ving 
pages, which we term our " Guide," and in language readily under- 
stood by all. 

That it may safely guide its readers to these healthful Springs ; 
that the invalids may all be cured, and that pleasure-seekers may 
enjoy their visit far beyond their expectations, is the earnest 
wish of 

THE AUTHOR. 




VIEW ON WHITE RIVER AT THE '* NARROWS," NEAR EUREKA SPRINGS. 



THE 



Eureka Springs of Arkansas, 



THEIR HISTORY. 

The history of this wonderful place and its remarkable Mineral 
Springs is an interesting subject to all, even to the invaUd readers 
who may be impatient to first read the list of cures contained in the 
succeeding pages, expecting there to find some hope and encourage- 
ment when despair had nearly taken possession of their minds. 

Traditional history claims these springs, as it does all others of 
note, as ''The Fountain of Youth " and ''The Waters of Life,'' for 
which many sought in vain, but none found to realize their expec- 
tations. \Vhile the wonderful cures effected by the use of these 
waters may or may not have been known to the aborigines who 
formerly inhabited this country, they were justly entided to prom- 
inence in traditional history on account of their medicinal virtues ; 
still we leave tradition to the imagination of our intelHgent readers, 
and proceed to present them with their true history. 

For many years there resided in Carroll County, Arkansas, an 
old and respected citizen by the name of Dr. Alvah Jackson, whose 
son, a mere boy, was probably the first white person to use the 
water from the since famous " Basin " spring; at all events, he was 
the first to discover that it contained any healing properties. It 
came about in the following manner : 

Dr. Jackson was exceedingly fond of the sport of hunting, and 
was the owner of a pack of hounds numbering five or six, whose 



THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKAIS'SAS. 



bark and bay on an exciting chase was like sweet music to his ears. 
It was on one of these chases, a few years before the civil war, that 
Dr. Jackson first found himself in this vicinity. His dogs had fol- 
lowed a huge panther for a long distance, and the Doctor had 
followed the hounds, being directed by their bark. He soon saw 
that the panther had taken refuge in a small opening in a rocky 
bluff, into w^hich the dogs had followed, and that a desperate battle 
was then going on. The noise of dogs and panther gradually less- 
ened, until nothing was heard but the pitiful cry of his faithful dogs, 
when he called each by name, and finallyall appeared but one. 
They were badly cut and bleeding, but very proud of the victory 
they had gained. The cry and whine of the missing dog told 
plainly enough that the other one was still alive, but unable to get 
out. The Doctor seeing that he could not release him without 
assistance, determined to go for help. After a rough and fatiguing 
trip he returned with his two sons, and by hard work they released 
the poor dog, which they determined should not be buried alive with 
its dead enemy. 

They were obliged to break rock and remove several large stones 
before they could reach the dead panther, which Ir j in the only 
opening through which the dog could escape. When the disabled 
dog came from the little cave, its expressions of joy and thankful- 
ness more than repaid them for all the hard work and fatigue they 
had endured. 

One of the Doctor's sons had long been afflicted with granulated 
sore eyes, and in breaking the rocks some of the dust had found its 
way into one of them, causing excruciating pain, to relieve which 
his father advised him to bathe in the water of the little spring near 
by, which was noticed trickling down the mountain side. The boy 
washed his eyes for some time, and the cooling effect of the water 
was so refreshing that he kept it up, even after the others had 
started for home. The relief was so marked that his father advised 
him to return to the spring the following day and continue the use 
of the water, and bring some home with him in a jug. The boy 
was only too glad to do so ; he made several trips, and in a short 
time his eyes were perfectly well. 

It has been reported that Dr. Jackson kept the secret of the 



THEIR HISTORY. 



healing spring within his family, and sold the water in bottles, for 
the cure of sore eyes, as " Dr. Jackson's Eye-Water ; " but we are 
credibly informed by parties who knew the old Doctor personally, 
that such was not the case. He claimed that he frequently spoke 
of the spring, and recommended it to several ; even during the 
civil war he had directed stragglers from both armies to the spring. 
He said that the first who had faith enough to give the waters a fair 
trial was Judge Sanders, whom he accompanied to the spring on his 
first visit, in the spring of 1879. 




EUREKA SPRINGS IN JUNE, 1879. 



Judge Sanders was also an old citizen of this county. He had 
been severely afflicted for a long time with a fever sore, probably of 
a scrofulous nature, which seemed unwilling to yield to medical 
treatment. He used the waters of the Basin spring until it had 
effected its second cure and he was a well man again. He deserves 
the credit, more than any one connected with its early history, of 
bringing these heahng waters to the attention of suffering humanity ; 
for his gratitude knew no bounds, and he heralded the good news to 



THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS, 



his friends and neighbors. Little by httle it spread from county to 
county and then from State to State, and finally to all the civiHzed 
nations of the earth, — for all have heard of these great healing 
waters, the " Eureka Springs of Arkansas." 

On the 4th day of July, 1879, there was quite a number of people 
camped about the spring, many of them invalids, attracted here by 
the statements sent out by Judge Sanders of his remarkable cure. 
One house (a pole frame, with rough plank for roof and sides) had 
been erected a few days before, and some of the campers enter- 
tained and expressed the idea that a town would some day be built 
here ; but such expressions were generally considered as visionary 
by most of those present, and even by many who had a confidence 
in the waters not entertained by others. However, the national 
holiday was celebrated by naming the spring, which has since been 
known as Eureka (" I have found it "). From this time the camp 
grew: people came here in wagons, carts, hacks, carriages, and on 
horseback ; the lame, the halt, the blind, and those who were 
obliged to be carried on their sick beds, — everybody came ; and a 
few perished by the roadside, unable to make the rough trip. Many 
who came, and were afterwards cured, suffered a thousand deaths 
on the rough mountain roads in coming, but they all expressed 
great joy on being restored to health. The cures effected by the 
use of this water were considered by all who witnessed them as 
almost miraculous, and the news spread far and near. It seemed 
to enter every sick room in the land, for invalids flocked here by the 
hundred. In a few months there were over two thousand, mostly 
camped in tents, though rough buildings were being erected as fast 
as the lumber could be secured to build them. Notwithstanding 
there were no accommodations worthy of the name for invalid vis- 
itors from abroad, they continued to increase in number every day, 
and before the opening of the spring of 1880 it was estimated 
that there were over five thousand people here. In the summer of 
this year the number increased to 10,000, and in the fall the num- 
ber of people within one mile of the Basin Spring was estimated at 
from 13,000 to 25,000. There seems to be no doubt but that there 
were fully as many as the former figures indicate, while those claim- 
ing to have given the subject close attention are equally positive 



THE CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS. 



that there were over 20,000. But they were not all invalids : far 
from it. This miscellaneous crowd embraced all kinds of people^ 
engaged in nearly every calling, occupation,, and business. They 
came here to make money out of the necessities of others, to build 
a city ; and they have done it. 



THE CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS. 

To describe this city so that the absent reader will understand its 
situation — the lay of the land, its buildings, streets, mountains and 
valleys, is one of the most difficult tasks of our life. The topog- 
raphy is such that its description is almost impossible. 

To those who have visited the large mining camps of the mount- 
ains, and have seen people living in all kinds of houses, on every 
available spot in the valleys, on the hill-sides and the mountain-tops, 
our task is easy. We can say to them, *' You have seen a good 
picture of Eureka," though the task to others is not so easily dis- 
charged. But first let us describe its geographical position. 

The city is situated on a branch of White River named Leather- 
wood, in Carroll County, Ark., about eight miles south of the Mis- 
souri State Ime. 

Carroll County, besides being the first county south of the Mis- 
souri line, is also the second county east of the line of the Indian 
Territory, making it very near the northwest corner of the State of 
Arkansas, and not far from the southwest comer of the State of 
Missouri. 

The city of Eureka Springs is located among the White River 
hills of the Ozark Mountains, and it could not, naturally, be situ- 
ated in a more healthful locality. The hills — or mountains, as they 
are more generally called — are about 300 to 500 feet above the 
lowest portion of the valley on Main street, which is the principal 
business street and thoroughfare, extending from the depot to the 
extreme upper end of the city, following the course of Leathervvood 
Creek for a distance of nearly two miles. From this main valley 



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several branches extend to the right and left ; and up all the narrow 
gulches, through which clear streams flow, streets or roads have 
been made, v/hich are lined with houses for a distance of one-half 




THE BASIN SPRING AND ITS SURROUNDINGS. 



mile to one mile from Main street. Houses have also been built on 
the side of the mountains on each side of these narrow valleys, as 
well as upon the very tops of them. Roads lead along all the 
ridges from one mountain-top to another, joining where both ridges 



THE CITY OF EUEEKA SPRINGS. 11 



meet at the head of the little valley, and also with the roads run- 
ning through them. Some of these streets are in excellent order, 
showing that an immense amount of labor has been expended upon 
them, — especially Spring street, which commences at Main street 
opposite the Basin Spring, and, circling around, passes the Perry 
House, Brick Bank building, Hancock House, and some of the 
best business blocks in the city. Houses line all these roads and 
streets everywhere, the usual size of the lots being 40 feet front. 

The majority of houses in the city are those that were hastily 
put up to secure the lots upon which they were placed, as the land 
all belonged to the Government, and many more of these buildings 
were built than are needed, though at one time all were filled, and 
all of the best are used every summer. When the first excitement 
was at its height, everybody thought .that if they could only secure 
a lot (which could be done by building upon it), their fortune was 
made. This crazy excitement was in many respects a detriment to 
the city ; it brought a class of people here who were of no advan- 
tage to the place, to say the least. Fortunately business, which 
always regulates itself in time, settled down to a firm and steady 
basis, and the rabble and non-supporters were obliged to leave. 
The city is now in a better condition, especially when the future, 
and its advantages as a health resort, are taken into consideration, 
than ever before. The loss of its surplus population has been a 
decided advantage, leaving no detrimental effects. 

The city contains a large number of really good houses, such as 
hotels, bath houses, business houses, and cottages for private resi- 
dences. All but one are built of wood, it is true, but the visitor 
will be surprised to see such good buildings, when he considers that 
they have no foundation in the form of land title. The o\\Tiers do not 
know how soon they may be obliged to move their buildings to 
make way for a street when the general revision of the city takes 
place, which is sure to come sooner or later; and it can not and 
should not be much longer delayed. The question of title is now 
under consideration, and will unquestionably be decided soon. 
When it is permanently settled there should be a commission ap- 
pointed, composed of men of undoubted reputation and ability, 
who understand the requirements of the place, the necessity for 



12 THE EUKEKA SPRINGS OF ARKAIS^SAS. 

good streets, proper drainage, and all such improvements as will be 
inviting to the thousands of visitors and pleasure-seekers who are 
continually coming here, and whose number will annually increase 
much faster when it is known that their comfort, health, and pleas- 
ure are considered by the citizens and the government of the city. 

The present population is estimated all the way from 4,000 to 
8,000. We think it not far from 5,000, and that the visitors number 
from 1,000 to 4,000, according to season. The total number of 
visitors last year reached fully 30,000. The number of citizens that 
can be supported at a resort of this kind, where the principal bus- 
iness is to provide in some way for the entertainment of a visiting 
population_, v/ehave noticed is about equal to the number of visitors 
in the busiest seasons. 

Therefore, if Eureka will prepare for the accommodation of 
10,000 visitors, extend to them a cordial invitation with assurance 
of a hearty welcome and good entertainment, that many can be 
induced to visit here at one time during the favorite season, and 
" Eureka" be made a beautiful hill-and-valley city of 10,000 inhab- 
itants. 

• The city has a regularly chartered organization with Mayor and 
Council, Police Judge, Chief of Police, and a good force of police- 
men. The peace and order of the city is good, and none need feel 
any hesi-tation in coming here, male or female, — all are amply pro- 
tected in person and property. 

Since the completion of the Eureka Springs Railroad to this 
place, its business has been increased both as to the number of 
visitors and commercially. This being the terminus of the road, 
and the nearest railroad point for a great extent of territory, it 
receives the freight for and does business with the citizens of eight 
or ten counties, and extends its commercial arms fully one hundred 
miles east and southeast. There are shipped from here several 
car-loads of lumber, consisting of pine, oak, and walnut, and cedar 
posts, every day ; as also at the small stations along the road. Eu- 
reka now has some support for its merchants and citizens, besides 
their dependence upon its visitors. 

Large stocks of merchandise are carried by merchants in every 
line of trade, and the city has taken a position as a commercial 
center of considerable importance. 



THE SPRINGS. 



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THE SPRINGS. 

No other springs in the world have made so many cures and such 
a reputation in so short a time as the Eureka Springs of Arkansas. 
History does not record its equak The ancient Pool of Siloam 
can not compare with this modem rival : its reputation was compar- 
atively local, while "Eureka" has made a name which has been 
^^ard throughout Christendom. 




THE LITTLE EUREKA SPRING. 



Over forty springs furnish the citizens and visitors of Eureka 
with pure, sparkling water "nd within two miles of the center of the 
city there are nearly two hundred. So pure, indeed, is the water 
from most of these springs, that they can hardly be termed "min- 
eral waters." However, they are " medicinal waters ; " this fact 



14 THE EUREKA SPRIJ^GS OF ARKANSAS. 

has been established, and their efficacy proven by the thousands of 
cures made by their use. Many of them contain less foreign sub- 
stances or mineral ingredients than are found in ordinary well water ; 
yet the purest of these waters, the springs most free from minerals, 
are those that have accomplished the most good and are the most 
extensively used. 

The Basin Spring and others whose waters are very much alike 
contain of mineral or curative substances less than six grains to 
the gallon, and from this low showing some doubt has been ex- 
pressed by many persons as to their medicinal virtues; but the 
fact, in the formidable shape of the thousands of cures, still remains 
as positive proof that tlie waters do contain medicinal properties. 
This happy combination of minerals, though in homoeo^thic quan- 
tities, combined with the gaseous contents of the water, constitutes 
the medicinal properties which, taken in large quantities, have 
wrought so many wonderful cures. The gases are excessive, reach- 
ing 28.52 cubic inches to the gallon, as shown by examination at 
the fountain-head by the late Dr. Juan H. Wright, of St. Louis, 
who for years made the analysis of mmeral waters a specialty. 
Profs. Potter and Riggs, of the Washington University, St. Louis, 
Mo., also made an analysis. 

The following shows the component parts contained in each gal- 
on of 231 cubic inches of the water from the Basin Spring : 

ANALYSIS. 

Grs. 

Chloride of Sodium 0.19 

Bi-Carbonate of Soda 0,15 

Bi-Carbonate of Lime 4-43 

Bi-Carbonate of Magnesia 0.47 

Sulphate of Soda 0.09 

Sulphate of Potash o. i3 

Iron and Alumina o . 08 

Silica 0.31 

Til 

Free Ammonia - 'AParts per 1,000,000 

Albummoid Ammonia 0-07J 

Analysis of the water of the Sweet Spring was made at the Uni- 



THE SPRINGS. 15 



versity of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, by Prof. Charles A. Crampton, 
which shows the following result : 

ANALYSIS. 

Grs. 
Sulphate of Potassium 0.47 

Sulphate of Magnesia 0.25 

Sulphate of Sodium 0.07 

Chloride of Sodium o . 92 

Carbonate of Lime 2 . 94 

Alumina, Iron, etc 0.47 

Silica o . 29 

5-41 

Free Ammonia o . 80 "I ^ . ^ ^ ^ . 

\^■u • -A \ • ^ > Parts per 1,000,000 

Albuminoid Ammonia 0,02 J ^ ' ' 

In his letter transmitting the record of this analysis, Prof. Cramp- 
ton wrote the following : " This analysis shows very great purity 
both as regards mineral matter in solution and the absence of 
organic contamination." 

The following are the names of the principal springs : 

Arsenic, Harding, Magnetic, 

Basin, HolHs, Oil, 

Cold Water, Iron, Sweet, 

Congress, Johnson, Sulphur, 

Crescent, Little Eureka, Sycamore, 

Dairy, Little Oil, Twin. 

Ethel, Moccasin, 

The Basin Spring is the most popular, because it was the first 
discovered, and the one that made the reputation of Eureka Springs. 
It is so named because of a basin-shaped hole in the limestone 
rock at the foot of the hill, into which the water flows from the 
spring, which is several feet above. How this basin was made 
some consider a mystery — many say by the Spaniards, others by 
the Indians — both, according to tradition, having used these heaHng 
waters. But we are inclined to believe that it is simply a work of 
nature — the action of the water from this spring upon the soft lime- 
stone. It is more thau ^robable that the ledge of rocks from which 



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THE EUKEKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. 



the water flows formerly extended many feet out from the present 
opening, and that the water made a fall of several feet upon the 
flat limestone rock in which the basin is found, and in years cut out 
this little basin ; for we have been taught that " constant drop- 
ping of water will wear away stone." Formerly visitors only used 




THE DAIRY SPRING. 

the water as dipped from this basm, notwithstanding it flowed sev- 
eral feet over the rocks before reaching it. 

In the early days of Eureka the visitors who wanted to get a 
drink or a bucket of this water were obhged to take their turn ni 
a line which frequently extended one or two hundred feet in length ; 
but now a little trough extends from the spring to the wire fence 
which bars a nearer approach to the fountain-head, but leaves the 
litde basin just on the outside, and this trough conducts part of 



THE SPRINGS. 17 



the water to a barrel ; part of it still flows to the basin, and the 
remainder through an iron pipe into a large stone tank, which is 
supplied with five or six faucets from which the water can be drawn 
at will. There is now no waiting, as hundreds can be supplied in a 
very short time. 

Other springs have made reputations second only to the " Ba- 
sin," and the demand upon its supply is now not so great. The 
waters of the Magnetic, Harding, Crescent, Sweet, and Dairy 
Springs are considered quite as efficacious as those of the Basin 
Spring, and rank in about the order named. The Little Eureka, 
Iron, Sulphur, and Oil Springs are considered equally good. 

The Iron and the Sulphur Springs, in the pretty yard connected 
with the Harper House, are the strongest mineral springs in the 
city, excepting possibly the Chalybeate Spring, near the railroad 
depot, which we consider worthy of being improved and protected 
from overflow. 

These springs all flow from a ledge of limestone rock which 
skirts all these valleys, and on all the hills and mountains in this 
vicinity are also found ledges of a flinty rock resembling the 
novacuhte. 

The Basin Spring is situated at the head of Sprmg street, near 
where it joins Main street. Sweet, Harding, Congress, and Cres- 
cent Springs are also on Spring street, and are met in the order 
named after leaving the Basin Spring. This street has a very ap- 
propriate name, for all these springs flow to the surface from their 
mysterious source close by the roadside. It follows the angles and 
turns of the mountains to nearly every point of the compass, but 
chiefly in a northerly direction. x\fter leaving the Crescent Spring 
a short distance, the street turns more to the west, and near by are 
the Twin Springs. 

The Dairy Spring can be reached by going from the Twin Spring 
in a westerly direction, or by going over the mountain on the second 
left-hand road after leaving the Perry House. The Dairy is situ- 
ated in one of the handsomest valleys about Eureka. It is fully a 
mile from the Basin Spring, and derives its name from the location 
of a dairy near it. Considerable work has been done at and about 
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18 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKAI^SAS. 



this spring. Besides the spring house, a nice little park has been 
inclosed, and some work done toward ornamentation and cleaning 
up the grounds. Several good buildings have been erected near 
by, besides nearly a hundred box houses. 

One half mile northwest from the Dairy is the HolHs Spring, and 
in a southwesterly course from there are found the Johnson and Oil 
Springs. 

The Little Eureka Spring is reached by turning up the first valley 
from Main street on the right-hand side in going toward the depot 




THE BASIN SPRING. 

from the Basin Spring. It is one of the best springs in this cluster 
of " magic " springs, and is one of the few that is not affected by 
rains ; its flow seems to be the same in wet or dry weather. This 
spring furnishes water for the Little Eureka Spring Bath House, 
which is one of the best-conducted bathing establishments in the 
place. 

The Sulphur and the Iron Springs we have before stated are in 
the ' inclosure of the Harper House (formerly the St. Charles), 
which is the first of the best hotels met after leaving the depot. 
The Magnetic Spring is about one-fourth of a mile from the Harper 
House, in the first valley on the right in going toward the depot 
after leaving this hotel. 



DISEASES CURED AXD BENEFITED. 19 

Other springs are met at every turn, and visitors will certainly 
see them all, or every one they desire, by the time they have visited 
all we have directed them to. It will take a week to look about the 
city and visit all these springs and objects of interest. 

As to the efficacy of the waters of the different springs there is 
no doubt in the minds of all who have watched the cures effected 
by their use. Each has its particular friends — not as against all 
others, but as a preference for some one. The same class of dis- 
eases has been benefited or cured by the waters of nearly all the 
springs, though some are recommended for special diseases in pref- 
erence to others ; but we doubt very much if any great difference 
exists, as we consider the water of the springs to be nearly alike, 
excepting the Iron, Sulphur, and Chalybeate Springs, as before 
mentioned. 



DISEASES CURED AND BENEFITED. 

The list of diseases cured and benefited by the use of the waters 
of the Eureka Springs of Arkansas is remarkable for both its length 
and its great variety. It is also a remarkable fact that a very large 
proportion of those who come here, afflicted by some of the dis- 
eases named, are either cured or greatly benefited. It would be 
surprising, indeed, if all should be cured, or even find relief, who 
come to these springs after tr}'ing every other remedy, and only 
seek these waters as a last resort. Very many so situated have 
been cured, but many have also learned that it was too late. Some 
have been cured of diseases of the most stubborn character — par- 
ties who only expected to gain an additional lease of Hfe for a few 
more weeks or months, and even brought their burial robes with 
them. Wlien such cases have been cured, is there any wonder that 
Eureka has made a name ? There is also great and abundant hope 
for all who are afflicted with disease, especially if its name is found 
in the list we present. 

The profession of medicine — one of the most honorable of all 



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THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. 



our professions— has very many members who will not and do not 
advise their patients to visit these or any other of the springs that 
are known to be beneficial in diseases with which their patients may 
be suffering, notwithstanding they are well aware that they are not 
by their treatment doing them any good, and have little hope of 
ever benefiting them. They either have no faith, are ignorant of 




THE HARDING SPRING. 



the facts, or they are criminally neglectful of their patients' welfare. 
In either case, there is no excuse. If they lack faith, it is because 
they are uninformed ; for investigation would relieve all doubt. If 
they are ignorant, they should seek the needed information ; and if 
it is because they are neglectful and indifferent, then they are un- 
worthy of confidence and a disgrace to their profession. We would 
therefore advise all suffering with chronic diseases, and who are 
being treated by a physician and not receiving any benefit, to ask 



DISEASES CURED AISTD BENEFITED. 21 

his opinion as to your making a visit to these springs ; and if he 
does not give you a reasonable and intelHgent objection, you had 
better use your own judgment. 

Those afflicted with any of the following diseases have reason- 
able ground for hope : 

LIST OF DISEASES. 

Asthma, Female Complaints, 

Bright's Disease, Fever Sores, 

Cancer, General Debility, 

Constipation, Hay Fever, 

Catarrh, Nasal^ Hemorrhoids, 

Catarrh of the Bladder, Kidney Complaints, 

Diabetes, Paralysis, 

Diseases of the Eye, Rheumatism, 

Dropsy, Skin Diseases, 

Dyspepsia, Scrofula. 
Epilepsy, 

Under the head of many of the diseases named in this long list 
are some that could properly be named separately — i.e.^ Skin 
Diseases, Female Complaints, etc., and under each of these classes 
several distinct varieties could be given ; but it is not our purpose 
to make up a long catalogue of diseases, but to present one in 
which invalid readers can see at a glance if their case is embraced; 
and if so, they will find in the following cases of cures, with which 
we give full names and addresses, good evidence of what these 
waters have done for those whose afflictions were similar to their 
own. 

ASTHMA. 

This distressing disease is relieved here in a very short time, and 
while this may be one of the diseases to the reHef of which our 
salubrious climate and pure atmosphere no doubt contributes 
largely, it is nevertheless a fact that a cure or benefit is sure ; and 



22 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. 



it is said that in some cases the cure was permanent, and the 
trouble did not return after the former residence was resumed. 

Col. H. Fitch, of EagleviDe, Mo-, had been troubled with asthma many 
years. Medicine failed to give any relief, and he went to Las Vegas, N. M., 
but received no benefit there. He came to Eureka Springs as a last resort. He 
is now well, and thinks he can not enjoy as good health anywhere else as at 
Eureka Springs. 

N. D. Ingram, of Eureka Springs, had asthma fifty-four years ; had done 
but little work for forty years, and none for six years; was helpless when he 
came here ; doctors said he could not be cured or live one month ; was cured in 
about six months. Used Basin Spring water. 



bright's disease. 

This is considered one of the incurable diseases, but many per- 
sons whose physicians said they were afflicted with it have been 
cured by the free use of these waters — Hon. Poindexter Dunn, the 
brilhant member of Congress from this State, being one of the 
number. Even in the very worst cases a benefit has been experi- 
enced. Of course there is a point in this disease (as in consump- 
tion) at which, when reached, there is no hope ; therefore it is very 
important that those who are troubled with their kidneys should 
seek rehef without delay. 



E. W. Briscoe, Eureka Springs, says: "I am from Chataqua Co., Kansas; 
came to these springs November 2, 1880, with Bright's disease of kidneys ; had 
not walked for three months, being reduced in flesh to eighty pounds ; am using 
these waters to drink. Am now well and hearty, weighing one hundred and 
forty-seven pounds; feel like walking with any person." 

Mrs. Kate Graham, now living at Indianapolis, Ind., came to Eureka 
Springs with Bright's disease of the kidneys, and by the use of these waters in 
three months was entirely restored to good health. 

Mrs. Sharkey, of Carthage, Mo., was brought here on a bed ; physicians 
said there was no help for her; remained here about three months, and got en- 
tirely well. Used Basin Spring water. 



DISEASES CUEED A1^T> BENEFITED. 



23 



CANCER. 



This is one of the diseases for the cure of which these springs 
are partly indebted for their reputation, yet there are many who 
deny or doubt that a genuine case was ever cured here ; we have 
even heard this doubt expressed by members of the medical pro- 




THE CRESCENT SPRING. 



fession here. There certainly have been parties cured and benefited 
who were supposed by themselves and their physicians to be suffer- 
ing from cancer, as the following cases will attest : 

Mrs. Wagner, of Green Co., 111., had cancer of the breast eight years, and 
came to Eureka Springs two years ago ; she soon began to improve, and is now 
able to do her own housework, all signs of cancer having disappeared. 

Mrs. Margaret J. Waggoner, of Scotland, Green Co., Ind., says : " I 
have been afflicted with cancer of the breast for several years. It had remained 



24 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKATTSAS. 



small and had never been treated. I submitted it to competent physicians, who 
pronounced it such. I learned of Eureka Springs and came here the first time 
in May, i88i; remained three months. I was benefited, but not cured; grow- 
ing worse, I returned to Eureka Springs March i, 1882. Improvement again 
set in, and continued without abatement until the entire breast was well, and 
only a cicatrix remains to mark the spot. At this time, January 4, 1883, 1 am 
well. When I used the water by compresses, the breast broke out with small 
boils, which were very painful, but gradually got well. Used the Basin Spring 
and Crescent Spring waters. I also was a sufferer from neuralgia and nasal 
catarrh ; neuralgia cured ; nasal catarrh much improved, but not well. Have 
resided at Scotland, Ind., for thirty years. At present reside in Eureka Springs, 
on Spring street, one door north of the Green-house ; expect to return to Scot- 
land, Ind," 

CONSTIPATION. 

This trouble, so often the forerunner of other complications, is 
speedily benefited by freely drinking these waters. Many are 
affected with other troubles at the same time, which they consider 
more serious, but in every case a constipated state of the bowels 
must first find reHef before any other disease can receive a benefit. 
The water acts upon the secretions like a charm, and healthy reg- 
ularity soon follows. 

CATARRH OF THE BLADDER. 

This species of catarrh is also speedily benefited by the use of 
the waters of these springs. 

A. P. Harris, of Girard, Kan., had catarrh of bladder. Entirely cured 



CATARRH. 

Nasal catarrh is a disease more serious in its nature and much 
more prevalent than is generally known. Most cases are cured or 
benefited here, except those in which the disease has reached the 
bones of the nose, and even these are benefited. But nearly all 
ordinary cases are quickly relieved and cured in time. 

B. R. Haggard, attorney at law, Burkesville, Ky., had suffered from nasal 
catarrh to such an extent that it affected the bronchial tubes ; he could only with 



DISEASES CURED AITD BEIS'EFITED. 25 



great difficulty speak above a whisper, and the odor from the nasal cavities was 
very offensive. He was obliged to abandon his profession. He was cured in 
about three months, or so much benefited that he considered himself able to 
return home and resume his profession. 

Mrs. Vernon, Mt. Pleasant, 111., was afflicted with catarrh for years. After 
using the waters six months, considers her health restored. 



DROPSY. 

It seems strange that a disease which results from an excessive 
amount of water in the system should be benefited by taking exces- 
sive amounts of water into the system ; but such seems to be the 
case from the use of this water. It acts so freely upon the kidneys 
that all the surplus water is soon drained from the system ; and the 
general health being improved at the same time, the bloated invaHd 
is soon benefited, and in time generally cured. 

George Salsburg, of Eldorado, Kan., says: "I landed here in Eureka 
Springs January 15, 1883, from Eldorado, Kan,, diseased with dropsy. Using 
these waters, cold, for bathing and drinking ; had not a good night's rest for 
over one year ; in ten days could sleep good, and prepared for sawing wood for 
employment. Expect soon to return home." 

DYSPEPSIA. 

This disease, with which so many are troubled who look perfectly 
well and yet are only perfectly miserable, is one most sure to be 
cured here. Very soon the starved dyspeptic improves in health 
and can eat heartily without distress, soon being perfectly cured. 

A.Wheeler, Council Bluffs, Iowa, says: "Allow me to state that I came 
to Eureka Springs, Ark., from Council Bluffs, Iowa, Januaiy 10, 1883, accom- 
panied by my wife, she being afflicted for six years past with derangement of the 
digestive organs. Using these waters two months, she gained eight pounds. She 
ventures to eat anything, and all agrees well with her. She considers herself 
well. I was also generally debilitated, and now return home well, and have 
gained in weight twelve pounds." 

Mrs. Jas. Wright, of Buffalo, Sangamon Co., 111., has been an invalid for 
years ; had dyspepsia and other diseases ; her physicians pronounced her case 



26 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKAI^SAS. 



incurable, and said she could not live two months. She came here two years 
ago, and is now perfectly well. 

M. D. Elliott, 99 22d Street, Chicago, 111., writes : " I am willing to testify 
that I arrived at Eureka Springs October 27, 1882, with dyspepsia of two years' 
standing, being reduced to ninety-eight pounds in flesh ; drank these waters, 
cold, one gallon per day for four months, when I was entirely restored to perfect 
health. Returned to Chicago thirty pounds heavier in good sound flesh." 



DISEASES OF THE EYE. 

It would seem that the age of miracles is not yet past ; when 
the blind are made to see, it certainly seems miraculous, to say the 
least. Of course we do not mean just what our language would 
seem to imply ; but the fact that some who came here bHnd, un- 
able to see for months and in some cases for years, have recovered 
their eye-sight, is very good evidence that these waters are good for 
many diseases of the eye. 

Miss Mari Bonner, Chatsworth, 111., writes: "Allow me to say that after 
arriving at Eureka Springs January 4, 1883, I commenced bathing my eyes for 
a disease called Glaucoma (enlargement of eye-ball) : in four days' time a light 
spot came from my eyes ; I gradually lost all pain, which I had suffered for a 
year, and left off my glasses, which I had worn six months. Six weeks have 
passed; I now return home perfectly cured." 

W. H. BORM, of Park Co., Ind., came here last summer with his wife and 
daughter, both having been afflicted with sore eyes for a long time, Mrs. B. hav- 
ing been entirely blind during the previous six months. Both are now entirely 
well and have unimpaired sight. 

Mrs. Martha M. Scott came to Eureka Springs November i, 1880, from 
Montgomery Co., 111. She says : '* My disease was scrofula, sore eyes, and dys- 
pepsia ; was miserably afflicted for fourteen years, so that I could not tell one of 
my children from the other. After using these waters six months, commenced 
seeing, and in one year was entirely well of both diseases. My age is thirty-five 
years. I can be consulted at any time at Eureka Springs, Ark." 

J. W. Hart was blind when he came here. One eye is now entirely well' 
and the other nearly so. To use his own language : " I would not take five 
thousand dollars for the good the water has done me." 

Miss Jennie Cowan, <if Independence, Kan., was blind seven years, five 
years in a blind asylum. After using the water of the Springs for three months, 
one eye commenced to improve; could do any kind of work in six months; eyes 



DISEASES CURED AND BENEFITED. 27 



fully restored. Cause of blindness, spinal meningitis and paralysis of the optic 
nerve. Used Basin Spring water. 

Maggie London came from Pueblo, Col. ; is now in Eureka Springs. Had 
inflammation of the eyes, then granulated lids ; then a scum came over the eyes, 
which were badly inflamed. When she came here, was eight years old ; had 
been blind since she was five months old. Bathed in Basin Spring water five 
months, with slight improvement ; then bathed in Magnetic Spring water two 
months, and is now perfectly well. 

Miss Scott, of Parsons, Kan., lost her sight from scrofula; also had it so 
badly on one foot that it had to be amputated. She is thirty-five years old ; was 
blind sixteen years, with scum over her eyes ; sight came back in one eye in six 
months, and in the other in nine months ; she regained full sight all at once, and 
is also now well of scrofula. 

EPILEPSY. 

This disease^ so terrible in its unexpected and unwarned attacks, 
has been cured by these waters, as the following cases will show : 

Miss Fannie Bruce, of Mulberry Grove, Kansas, states: "I came to Eu- 
reka Springs in the spring of 1880, for epilepsy ; had from two to four attacks 
each month. I had been treated for five years without benefit ; remained there 
for nine months and was partially benefited, but not cured; I then went home 
and remained until the spring of 1881, when I returned and placed myself under 
the care of a physician, and used the water and baths under his directions. I 
began to grow better and continued to improve. I remained at the Springs 
twelve months, and have been free from any attacks for two years. I used but 
little medicine, and used the Basin Spring and Harding Spring water. 

J. R. Stinson, of Gainsville, La., had been afflicted with epileptic fits since 
April, 1 88 1, having violent spasms every few weeks. He came here in July last, 
and at the end of two months went away seemingly well. 



FEMALE COMPLAINTS. 

Ladies are relieved of their many annoying and frequently dis- 
tressing troubles, after a short sojourn at these springs and a free 
use of the waters. We will not undertake here to enumerate the 
different complaints, nor give reference to the cases cured ; but we 
have the very best assurance that most of the cases under this head 
are either cured or greatly benefited. 



28 THE EUREKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. 



FEVER SORES AND ULCERATIONS. 

Strange as it may seem, there are a great many cures effected 
here of these unpleasant and painful diseases. In fact, under this 
head may properly be named many disorders arising from impurity 
of the blood, nearly all of which are benefited by the free use of 
these waters, internally and externally. 

Arthur Basel, of Michigan Valley, Osage Co., Kansas, writes : " Please 
allow me to testify that I came to Eureka Springs from Kansas and stayed one 
month and three days, on account of ulcerated sores on my leg of twenty years' 
standing, contracted while in the army. The skill of all physicians had been 
baffled ; and in that short space of time I returned home, taking with me three 
gallons of spring water, sufficient to cure me up well." 

Wm. Lecomm, of Fulton Station, had ulcerated sores ; was a mass of sores 
from knee to instep ; was perfectly cured. 

John Evans, of Corn Creek Mills, Ind., hurt both his lower limbs while 
working in an elevator, and the sores refused to heal. Both limbs were a mass 
of indolent ulcers of the worst kind, as they had been for over forty years. He 
had tried many things, but got no permanent relief until he reached Eureka 
Springs. Here, by almost constant bathing, and drinking the water freely, he 
improved rapidly, and went home entirely well at the end of about nine months 
from time of arriving here. 

John Evans, of Miles Co., Ind., says he has been afflicted with fever sores 
for forty-three years ; both legs were covered with great running sooes from the 
knees down, except a narrow strip on the calf of each leg ; the odor from them 
was so offensive that no one could stay near him. He was cured in four months 
by drinking and bathing in the waters of the Magnetic Spring; remained near 
the spring nearly all the time, and bathed very frequently. 

GENERAL DEBILITY. 

Almost every disease to which man is heir to will first cause 
general debihty, and we therefore will not name them. The term is 
expressive, and those so afflicted will readily recognize it as their 
complaint. To all such we extend a cordial invitation to come to 
Eureka Springs, for beneficial effects are assured, and a speedy 
cure more than probable. 



DISEASES CURED AND BENEFITED. 29 



L. B. Flint, Coffee Co., Kansas, writes : *' Allow me to state that I am now 
sixty-six years of age ; came to Eureka Springs December 15, 1882, diseased 
with kidney complaint, liver complaint, rheumatism, heart disease, and catarrh 
of the head of twenty-five years' standing ; could not walk when I arrived here. 
My catarrh is no better, but all my other ailments were cured in so short a time — 
less than three months — and I am able to rove these mountains the distance of 
six or seven miles per day." 

Mrs. Bettie Snider came to Eureka Springs fifteen months ago with lungs 
and liver in very bad condition. Had had several spells of bleeding from lungs 
and a bad cough. Also had a cancer on nose. Is now quite well, doing her 
own house-work each day with comfort. 

HAY FEVER. 

This trouble, so named because it attacks its victims in the hay- 
ing season (July and August), is generally escaped by a change of 
climate. All who have visited Eureka for this purpose have attained 
the object of their visit. 

HEMORRHOIDS AND PILES. 

This painful disease, we are glad to say, is very generally cured 
here, and the following cases will suffice to prove this fact : 

Z. Pettigrew, of Fayetteville, Ark., had external piles for several years ; 
could do no kind of work, ride on horseback, or sit down ; was entirely cured in 
about one year. 

J. A. Clark, from Carthage, Mo., had internal bleeding piles for eight 
years ; had been unable to do any work for five years ; piles bled freely, came 
down and had to be put back at every stool ; had to wear a supporter. Has 
been here nine months; bleeding has nearly ceased; lumps have been softening, 
and are much smaller; health is now greatly improved ; is able to attend to bus- 
iness ; weight increased twenty-five pounds. 

KIDNEY COMPLAINTS. 

We have given Bright's disease of the kidneys separate notice ; 
but there are many other troubles with this important organ, and 
many of them, if not properly and timely cared for, may terminate 
in Bright's disease. We wish to call attention to this fact, and 



30 THE EUREKA SPRII^GS OF ARKANSAS. 

advise all who have kidney troubles, however slight, to try some 
simple remedy. If the trouble becomes serious, try Eureka. 

Mrs. Jane Hickerson, of Sedalia House, Eureka Springs, Ark., writes 
" Allow me to say, for the benefit of suffering humanity, that I came to Eureka 
Springs April 14, 1882, afflicted with kidney disease, helpless. One year before 
coming, was reduced to eighty pounds Drinking these waters six months, T was 
restored to perfect health, weighing now one hundred and forty-six pounds. I 
am sixty-five years of age," Mrs. Hickerson can be addressed as above. 

PARALYSIS. 

Very many have been cured here of partial paralysis resulting 
from various causes. Some bathe and drink the water, and are 
also treated by some one of our physicians, while others take no 
medicine. 

Rev. T. H. Jacobs, of Knoxville, Iowa, states : " I had paralysis for several 
years, coming on suddenly, and it was the form known as hemiplegia. I derived 
no benefit whatever from medical treatment ; came to Eureka Springs in spring 
of 1881, and for some weeks no improvement was perceptible. Finally, the lost 
motion of my side began to return, and continued to improve until I can now 
walk as well as before my illness. Cause of paralysis is unknown to me. Was 
in Eureka Springs nine months. Used the water from the Basin and Harding 
Springs, under the advice of a physician ; took no medicine for the paralysis." 

August Frey, of Louisville, Ky., had paralysis of entire left side of five 
years' standing ; came to Eureka Springs in July last, and soon began to im- 
prove ; got entirely well in about four months. 

RHEUMATISM. 

Many causes are assigned for this very painful disease. The 
treatment by the medical profession is greatly dependent- upon its 
cause; but here nearly all kinds of rheumatism, without regard to 
causes or conditions, are either cured or very greatly benefited. We 
do not desire to convey the impression that all stubborn cases are 
reached even to the extent of a partial cure, for many come here 
who have been afflicted for years, and who will probably suffer from 
their rheumatic pains till their last moments ; but the following cases 
will certainly give hope to many poor sufferers : 



DISEASES CUEED AIN'D BENEFITED. 



31 



T. J. Bartlett, of Eureka Springs, Ark., writes : " I came to Eureka Springs 
November i6, 1880, severely afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism; could not 
walk without crutches; have been continually afflicted since 1S65. Grew worse 
the first three months here ; since then have gradually improved in health and 
strength ; my rehef has been great, but I lack a great deal of being well ; have 
used nothing but these waters — no medicine." 




BRIDGE OVER WHITE RIVER, EUREKA SPRINGS RAILWAY. 



Luther Sanford came to Eureka Springs May 17, 1880, from Jasper Co., 
Mo., having suffered with inflammatory rheumatism for thirteen years ; he was 
helpless, and could not walk. Used these waters for bathing and drinking; 
good health was restored in two months, and all pain gone. Before the cure 
was effected the joints were drawn up almost out of place. He is now sixty- 
three years of age, and can be seen in grocery business in Eureka Springs. 



32 THE EUEEKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. 



N. C. Keyes, of Windsor, Mo., came to the Springs in 1881 with rheuma- 
tism, and was cured in six weeks, after all medical aid had failed. 

Thos. Brewer, who came here one year ago badly afflicted with rheuma- 
tism, is now hale and hearty, and is in successful business in Pittsburg, Kan. 

J. R. Gillespie, of Kansas City, Mo., aged twenty-seven, had acute inflamma- 
tory rheumatism of joints ; had to be helped from the coach with the utmost 
care ; could scarcely walk at all. Returned home at the end of five weeks, ap- 
parently well. 

SCROFULA. 

This disease is common, either in a very slight form or in its 
most revolting conditions. An improvement is promised, and a 
cure may reasonably be expected by most persons afflicted with it. 
Some of the very worst cases have been cured, and hundreds have 
been very satisfactorily benefited. 

Alonzo Blinn, of Eureka Springs, writes: "Allow me through your adver- 
tising medium to state that I came to Eureka Springs February, 1880, with 
wenty-one scrofulous sores of many years' standing. Using these waters for the 
tshort space of one year, was restored to perfectly good, sound health." 

Mrs. G. W. Williams, of Odin, 111., came afflicted with scrofulous enlarge- 
ment of the glands of the neck, of several years' standing. After several 
months' stay here the induration is nearly well, and general health much im- 
proved. 

Elmer Harrison, the only surviving member of a large family all badly 
afflicted with scrofula, feels that he owes his life to Eureka Springs water, and is 
now at home in Windsor, Mo., in good health. 

We have devoted more space to certificates of cures effected 
here than we at first designed to do, because we wish to give the 
best possible evidence as to the virtues of these waters, and also to 
encourage those who may be suffering from any disease enumerated 
in our list. We feel that we have given you good reasons for hope, 
and all good citizens of Eureka join us in extending a hearty invita- 
tion to you to come here and be cured. 

The cases of cures we have given have been carefully selected 
with the view of covering all diseases, and were obtained from mem 
orandums of two of the leading Resident Physicians, and from the- 
records of the Invalids' Association. 



invalids' association. 



33 



INVALIDS' association. 

This Association was formed in the early days of Eureka Springs, 
and has been the means of doing much good. Its principal object 



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ROCK FORMS, EUREKA SPRINGS. 



was to fur- 
n i s h infor- 
mation to its 
members 
and other 
visitors concern- 
ing the cures ef- 
\^f fected by the use of 
i^ the waters ; also 
as to the hotels, 
boarding houses, and such 
other matters as would in- 
terest and assist visitors. 
Its meetings are still held 
tAMce every month, but formerly they 
were more frequent. At these meet- 
mgs the visitors who had been cured 
or benefited by the use of these waters 
\\ ould relate the history of his or her 
case from its incipiency to their ar- 
rival at Eureka Springs, and also the 
effect of the water upon them." If it 
^\as favorable and a cure had been 
effected, they of course felt very grate- 
ful, and would so express themselves ; 
they frequently were as demonstrative 




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34 THE EUEEKA SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS. 

and as happy as new converts at a Methodist revival. The happy 
results from the use of these " magic " waters were very encour- 
aging to invalids who had more recently arrived at the Springs, and 
especially if the disease cured was similar to their own. We are 
satisfied that through these meetings many thousands were encour- 
aged to remain long enough to be cured, who would otherwise 
have gone home discouraged and unbenefited. 

A complete record of these cases is kept, and the cases we have 
published are mostly from this record, and clipped from a large 
number selected for publication by a committee of three, one of 
whom was a physician. 



EXPENSES AT EUREKA SPRINGS. 

Visitors can live cheaper here than at any resort of the kind m 
the world, either at the hotels or boarding houses, or by hiring a 
cottage and keeping house, which is very desirable in case of a 
couple or family coming together. Houses are plenty and rents 
very low ; good three, four, and five room cottages renting for $3 to 
$10 per month. Provisions are cheap, while the retail price of gro- 
ceries is the same as in large cities, cost of freight added. 

We have arranged the following table to cover all the items of 
expense. Visitors who only use the water, and are willing to board 
at the cheapest boarding houses, can Hve on $3 or $3.50 per week ; 
while those who do not care for expense, so that comfort and luxury 
are obtained, can spend money to their hearts' content. 

LIST OF EXPENSES. 

Boarding, per month $12 00 to 90 00 

Physicians' fees, per month 5 00 to 30 00 

Medicines (if needed), per month 2 00 to 10 00 

Bathing, per month i 00 to 10 00 

Washing, per month i cxd to 5 ^^ 

$21 00 to 145 00 

If physicians or medicines are not needed, the monthly expense 
account would be cut down $7 to $40. As a rule, almost all vis- 
itors who have been for a long time afflicted with chronic com- 



THE HOTELS. 35 



plaints do not need medicines or physicians' advice ; but some of 
those and others require them. Invalids should be cautious, and 
not allow themselves, because they have become tired of physic, 
to get too sick before they send for advice and aid to some one 
of the half dozen or more worthy physicians who reside here. 
Many have done so only to find out their mistake when it was too 
late. 



THE HOTELS. 

The hotels and boarding houses of Eureka Springs are numerous. 
The Perry House is the only real first-class hotel in the city ; and 
this we say without any disparagement of the Southern, Hancock, 
Harper, or other houses that would be the first-class houses but for 
the Perry House, which is not only a very much better and larger 
building, but is furnished and run on first-class principles. The 
houses we mention are good hotels, and do not claim for themselves 
more than we willingly accord them, and the visitor would not ex- 
pect the same class of accommodation at these houses as can be 
secured at the Perry House, when he considers the difference in the 
price charged by each. We have in the following notices of the 
leading houses endeavored to do justice to all. 

Accommodation ranges from that to be had at the best hotel in 
the State to that at the common boarding house. Visitors can 
easily be suited as to prices and tastes, as will be seen by the list of 
rates below. They can also please themselves as to altitude, hav- 
ing from the valley to the top of the mountain to select from, with 
the quiet of the country or the noise of the city. There are ample 
accommodations for all who can come. 

Invalids will be made to feel at home at either hotels or board- 
ing houses, as landlords consider it part of their duty to look after 
the health, comfort, and happiness of their guests, and to see that 
their assistants are always attentive. 

Invalids who are not able to get around will find all the pleasant 
company they may desire ; though coming here perfect strangers, 
they soon make many acquaintances. Those who can walk will 



36 THE EUEEKA SPEINGS OF ARKANSAS. 

find others to ramble with and pass the time looking up the many 
natural and curious places hereabout. 

The St. Louis Hotel Company has organized, and has secured a 
fine location, with beautiful natural forest and unsurpassed scenery, 
upon which will soon be erected a large first-class hotel, capable of 
accommodating seven hundred guests. 

Eureka Springs being the market for a large surrounding coun- 
try, the hotel tables are always well suppHed with the best and 
freshest poultry, meats, and vegetables. This portion of Arkansas 
is noted as one of the finest fruit countries to be found anywhere. 

Below will be found a list of the principal hotels and boarding 
houses and the prices charged by each. From the description 
given of different hotels and boarding houses, visitors can make 
choice before they arrive, and after a day or so, if not satisfied with 
their selection, they can make a change. No indiscriminate drum- 
ming is allowed or carried on. 

RATES PER WEEK FOR BOARD. 

Perry House ($3 per day) $12 00 to 21 00 

Southern Hotel 7 00 to 10 00 

Hancock House 7 00 to 10 00 

Hotel Silver 7 o© to 10 00 

Harper House 700 to 10 00 

Kentucky House , 400 to 500 

Cottage Home *. 4 00 to 5 00 

American House 5 00 to 6 cx) 

Boarders' Home 400 to 500 

Kansas House 4 00 to 7 00 

St. Louis House 4 00 to 6 00 

Texas House 3 5° 

Mountain House 400 to 6 cx) 

Rogers House 3 o^ 

Sedalia House 4 00 to 5 00 

Farmersville House 350 to 400 

Little Eureka Hotel (formerly Welcome Home) 5 00 to 7 00 

Richmond House 350 to 500 

Eldorado House 3 50 to 4 00 

Grand Central 3 5° 

Monroe House 3 00 to 4 00 

Parker House 3 50 to 4 00 

BellVue 3 5° to 500 

Carroll House 4 00 to 5 00 

Mitchell House 300 to 350 

Wright House 500 to 700 

Springfield House 4 00 to 5 00 

Valley House 3 5° to 5 00 



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Carthage House $3 50 to 4 00 

Campbell House 3 50 

Arlington 3 5° to 5 00 

FURNISHED ROOMS, PER WEEK. 

Cottage Home $i 00 to 2 00 

Crescent House 75 to 2 00 

Russell House i 50 to 2 00 

Lledona House i 00 to i 25 

Whitcomb Cottage .... 3 00 to 5 00 

THE PERRY HOUSE. 

This first-^lass hotel was built about two years ago, by Mr. 
Joseph Perry, of Colorado, a gentleman who has built more good 
hotels on the line of the railroads in Kansas and Colorado than any 
hotel man we know of. Mr. Perry came to Eureka Springs an in- 
valid and was considered incurable, but he was so quickly and per- 
fectly cured of his sufferings that he felt grateful enough to build a 
fine hotel — such a one as the many well-to-do visitors here desired 
to patronize. He has not only built a fine house, but has furnished 
it throughout in the best manner, and keeps it in first-class style in 
every particular. 

Each room in this hotel is connected with the office by an electric 
annunciator ; all are carpeted with tapestry or body Brussels car- 
pets, finely furnished, and well lighted and ventilated. The rooms 
are large and many of them en suite, being especially desirable for 
families. There are about one hundred rooms for guests, and the 
house has furnished accommodation for nearly two hundred and fifty 
at one time. Porches extend nearly around the house on two 
floors, making very pleasant outdoor promenades, and from them a 
beautiful view of the city can be had. The hotel is four stories 
high, and from each story a walk connects the house with the 
mountain in the rear, which would afford a safe retreat in case of 
fire, and could be quickly reached from any part of the hotel. A 
watchman is on duty day and night, and every precaution taken to 
guard against any such misfortune. 

The dining room is a large, pleasant room, with windows on two 
sides, and at all favorable seasons of the year it is beautifully dec- 
orated with flowering and foliage plants. The tables are always 



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THE EUEEKA SPRINGS OF AEKAIS^SAS. 



supplied with the very best, and when the local market can not sup- 
ply what is needed, St. Louis markets are called upon ; for Mr. 




Perry prides himself on furnishing the best table west of St. Louis. 
The Basin Spring water is used throughout the house in all de- 



THE HOTELS. 



39 



partments, and the cooking is done with this water, this spring 
being only a little over loo feet from the house. 

Every guest is made to feel at home, and invalids whose afflic- 
tions compel them to keep their room's can rely upon having a land- 
lord full of sympathy, who will see that their every want is promptly 
and pleasantly supplied, whenever it can be done. 

The rates at this hotel are higher than those at any other in the 
city, and such as are required to pay for first-class accommodation. 
Transient rates are $3 per day. Board by the week is from $12 to 
$21, according to the rooms occupied. 




SOUTHERN HOTEL. 

This hotel has enjoyed a deserved popularity. It is delightfully 
situated on the bench southwest, and overlooking the Basin Spring. 
There being no buildings adjoining or near it, the Southern is 
remarkably free from danger of fire. 

This hotel has sixty rooms. It is owned by Mr. Rainey, of 
Springfield, Mo., and is conducted by Col. Wm. Lair, late of the 
Hotel Silver, and of extended experience in the hotel business. 
Col. Lair, assisted by Mrs. Lair, understands how to make his 
guests feel at home and pass their time pleasantly. 

The Southern is three stories high, with galleries on the south 
side and east end. The rooms are large, light, airy, well furnished 



40 THE EUEEKA SPEINGS OE AEKAISTSAS. 

and carpeted throughout. The table and service is good. The 
location of the Southern makes it a favorite with visitors. 
Board $7 to $10 per week. 

HANCOCK HOUSE. 

This hotel is under the proprietorship of Messrs. Waddill & 
Trimble, who have successfully conducted it for over two years, and 
have made it one of the best-known hotels in the city. The visitor 
who stops at it is certain to be well pleased. 

The Hancock is located on Spring street, in the business portion 
of the city, convenient to all the springs, post-office, bank, tele- 
graph and express offices. The view of mountains, hills, and val- 
leys from its rear galleries is grand. These galleries also overlook 
a large portion of the city, and at night the lights from the many 
buildings on the sides and tops of the mountains and in the valley 
present a picturesque, ever-changing panorama peculiar only to 
Eureka Springs. 

While not a large hotel, the Hancock has all the comforts of a 
home ; and the comfortable and well-furnished rooms, excellent 
table and service, together with the unremitting attention of the 
proprietors to the wants of their guests, make it deservedly pop- 
ular. Special terms for commercial men. Rates $7 to $10 per week. 

KANSAS HOUSE. 

This house is delightfully situated on the hill above the Harding 
Spring and the Sweet Spring and Gault Bath Houses, and near the 
business part of the city. It is easily reached from Spring street, 
near the foot-bridge, by a good foot-path winding around the hill. 
It commands one of the finest views in the city, and always enjoys 
a fine southern breeze. 

The rooms are large, pleasant, airy, and well furnished. The 
table is supplied with the best in the market. Water is used from 
the Basin, Sweet, Harding, and Crescent Springs. 

Mr. G. H. Miller, the proprietor, enjoys a deserved reputation, 
and enables his guests to pass a pleasant time and to feel at home. 

Board $4 to $7 per week. 



THE HOTELS. 41 



MONROE HOUSE. 

This fine boarding house is one of the oldest in the city. It has 
been conducted by its present proprietress, Mrs. J. H. Doling, con- 
tinuously since 1881. It is situated only about 100 feet southeast 
of the Basin Spring and post-office. 

The rooms are large, airy, and well furnished, and are carpeted 
throughout. Mrs. Doling gives every department her personal 
supervision, and spares no effort to secure the comfort of her 
guests. The table is well suppHed. Board $3.50 to $4 per week. 

MITCHELL HOUSE. 

This pleasant boarding house is situated within a few yards of 
the Harding Spring and Gault and Sweet Spring Bath Houses. It 
enjoys a delightful breeze at all times. The proprietor, Mr. S. S. 
Purcell, spares no effort to satisfy his guests. The house is com- 
fortably furnished throughout, and is clean and home-Hke. 

Board $3 to $3.50 per week. 

MOUNTAIN HOUSE. 

This hotel is situated about 200 yards south of the Basin Spring, 
and near the center of business. The house is well built, most of 
the rooms being plastered and all well furnished throughout. Mr. 
T. Hughes, the proprietor, formerly of the Farmersville House, runs 
a free hack to the depot for the accommodation of his patrons. He 
can comfortably accommodate about twenty guests. A command- 
ing view of the city and mountains can be had from the house. 

Rates $4 to $6 per week. 

RICHMOND HOUSE. 

This house, kept by Mrs. Maggie Chambers, late of Paducah, 
Ky., is situated within a few yards of Little Eureka Springs and 
about 7 5^ rods southeast of the Basin Spring. It enjoys the pure 
air of the pine hills. This house makes a point of " good home 
comforts," and no one knows better how to make guests enjoy 
them than the proprietess. The rooms are large and airy, and well 
furnished throughout. Board $3.50 to $5 per week. 



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THE EUREKA SPRHSTGS OF ARKAIS^SAS. 



THE BATH HOUSES. 



It is very important for all to bathe regularly and often, especi- 
ally invalids, who frequently experience as much benefit from bath- 
ing in as from drinking the water from our famous springs. 

There are several good bath houses here, but we can not devote 
the space necessary to do them all justice. Among the best, we 
will name the Basin Spring Bath House, Little Eureka Bath House, 
Gault Bath House, Sweet Spring Bath House, and Harding Bath 
House. There are also several small establishments. In most of 
those named, accommodation can be found for hot, cold, shower, 
douche, vapor, and electric baths. They are well managed, and as 
a rule are uniform in their prices. 




LITTLE EUREKA BATH HOUSE. 



This bath house is situated near the Little Eureka Spring, and a 
short distance southeast of the Basin Spring. It is suppHed by the 



THE BATH HOUSES. 43 



Little Eureka and Cave Springs. Immediately surrounding it are a 
number of good hotels and boarding houses — among them the 
Farmersville House, Richmond House, Little Eureka House, etc. 

It is newly built and fitted up in first-class style, has eight tubs, 
with both male and female attendants, and gives the following baths 
at same prices as other bath houses : Plain, Sea, Sitz, Russian, 
Electric, French bran. Manipulation, etc. 

The favor in which the waters of these springs are held, by those 
who know their merits, gives this bath house a large patronage. 

The proprietor, Thos. R. Foote, is also a shipper of "Little Eu- 
reka Water " boiled and condensed, for cancer, sore eyes, etc. He 
also guarantees to ship water pure from Basin Spring, cheap as any 
other house in the city, He ships in any quantity. 

Mr. Foote is himself a living proof of the curative properties of 
the waters of Eureka Springs. He came here in March, 1882, ^^-ith 
dyspepsia of seven years' standing, and not a single hair on his 
head : he is now entirely well, and has a full head of hair. 

THE ADJACENT COUNTRY. 

The country about Eureka Springs is hilly and mountainous, with 
small, narrow valleys where the little land that is found fit for culti- 
vation is quite productive when properly tilled. At a distance of 
ten or fifteen miles west and southwest the valleys are more exten- 
sive, and much of the country is undulating and table-land. All 
except that in cultivation is covered with fine timber, — pine, oak, 
hickory, walnut, etc. In this county there are 200,000 acres of 
land subject to homestead entry ; and in this district, composed of 
eight or ten counties, there are over 2,700,000 acres. The Land 
Office is located at Harrison, Boone Co., Ark. 

There are many interesting places in and about Eureka Springs 
that are worthy of a visit. 

East Mountain is the place from which to get the most extensive 
and picturesque view of Eureka Springs and its surroundings. All 
the mountain-tops present similar views, but not so extensive. 

Marlery Cave is situated near Gaskins Station, on the Eureka 
Springs Railway, four miles north. It is well worth seeing. 



44 THE EUREKA SPRI:N'GS OF ARKANSAS. 

The Natural Bridge, Cedar Cliff on White River, Crystal Moun- 
tain, and the marble quarries in and about town, are pleasant and 
interesting points to visit. 

A RESORT ALL THE YEAR ROUND. 

Eureka Springs hotels are open for the entertainment of guests 
every day in the year, and this is in reality a resort at all seasons. 
It is true that the spring and summer months are more popular 
than those of the fall and winter, but the latter are becoming more 
so every year, for invaHds have ascertained that cures are made in 
one season as well as another, and that there is no necessity for 
postponing a visit from one season to the next ; a very sick person 
can not afford to delay his visit, and there is no need to do so. To 
persons from the Northern States our mild winters will seem de- 
lightful. The climate is much milder and more agreeable than is 
generally supposed. Eureka Springs occupies a position too far 
south to be visited by the severe cold and storms of the North, 
and too far north to suffer the intense heat of the South. The 
extremes of both sections are escaped here. 

HOW TO GET TO EUREKA SPRINGS. 

To reach Eureka Springs by rail, the " Frisco Line " must be 
taken at some point on its long route. It is now running sleepers 
from St. Louis to San Francisco. At the former, connection is made 
in the Union Depot with all trains running into St. Louis, and it is at 
that city that most of the visitors to Eureka Springs take this Hne. 
The train which leaves there every evening, at 8.30, connects with 
the Eureka Springs Railway at SeHgman at 11.30 A.M. the next 
day, and in about one hour thereafter passengers are landed at 
Eureka Springs, after a very pleasant and romantic ride through 
valleys which are surrounded by the Ozark Mountains. Passen- 
gers from the Eastern, Northeastern, Southeastern, and Middle 
States should come to St. Louis, thence by the 'Frisco Line ; from 
Southern Arkansas, via Van Buren, Ark. ; from Texas and Indian 
Territory, via Vinita, I. T. ; from the Western States, via Halstead, 



HOW TO GET TO EUEEKA SPRIJ^GS. 



45 



Kans., or the nearest point at which the 'Frisco Line can be reached. 
Passengers from Kansas City and country tributary can take any of 
the various lines that connect with the 'Frisco Line. The ticket 
fare at this time from St. Louis to Eureka Springs is, one way, 
$11.55; round trip, $19.00. The roads are both in the very best 
order, elegantly equipped, and make good time. The Eureka 




THE EUREKA SPRINGS RAILWAY DEPOT, EUREKA SPRINGS. 



Springs Railway is less than one year old, but the road-bed is bal- 
lasted its full length with rock and gravel ; it is regular gauge^ and 
one of the best roads in the country. It is intended to extend 
the line to Harrison, fifty miles east, work to be commenced early 
this year. The Eureka Springs Transfer Co. have an agent on 
all trains. They check baggage to any part of the city for 25 cents ; 
passengers carried at same rates. 



46 



ADVERTISEMENTS . 



Corner of Ninth and Chestnut Streets, St. Louis, Mo. 



M. W. QUINN, Proprietor. 
75 cents to One Dollar per Day. 



Rooms, 

Having been for over a 
quarter of a ceniury con- 
nected with the hoiel in- 
terests of this city, being 
associated with the old 
Southern, and until within 
the last year with the re- 
built New Southern, 1 de- 
sire to inform you that I 
have leased the above- 
named Hotel, and have 
just completed its entire 
renovation — new carpets, 
new furniture, new deco- 
rations, etc. 

The Hotel Hunt is a 
large, massive four-story 
building, erected some 3 
years ago, and designed 
with a view to the comfort 
of its guests. It is situ- 
ated on the northeast cor- 
ner of Ninth and Chestnut 
Streets, and has a magnifi- 
cent southern exposure. 

Street cars leading to and from the Union Depot and all parts of the city pass the door 
every three minutes. 

The Hotel Hunt is conducted on the European plan, a first-class Restaurant being in 
connection, the table of which is strictly first class and the prices reasonable. 

M. W. QUINN. 

AND SHIRT MAKER, 

607 Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo. 

^hc gldc6t peWApapcr in the gity. 

Every issue is replete with interesting matter concerning Eureka Springs and the cures 
perform.-d by its wonderful wafrs. Subscription, $2.00 per year. 

Visitors are cordially invited to visit the Times office while in the city. 

DON J. PERRY, Editor. 




FREID. "ST. TJLElsr, 

PORTRAIT AND VIEW PHOTOGRAPHER, 

Cor. Spring & Mountain St., Eureka Springs, Ark. 

STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS of all the principal Springs and all points of interest in and 
around Eureka Springs ; also Views f om Florida, California, Niagara Falls, and all points 
of interest in the United States. We are bound to please all. Call or address 

FRED. Y. ULEN, Eureka Springs, Ark. 



ADVERTISEMENTS. 47 



A. J. GIBBS, M. D., 

Resident Physician, 

Office aijd Residence HOTEL SILYER, EUREKA SPRIN&S, iRK. 

Office Hours : 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, 8 to 10 a.m., 2 to 4 p.m. 

JAMES D. DAVIS, M. D., 

HOMCEOPATHIC PhYSICIAN AND SuRGEON, 

Office Opposite Perry House, EUREKA SPRIN&S, Ark. 

Office Hours : 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p. m. 

A¥. W. JOHNSTON, M. D, 

Resident Physician, 

OfficeHours:9tox2A.M. 2t0 5P^M.j EUREKA SPRINGS, ARK. 

Sundays, 9 to 10 a.m., 2% to 4 P.M. ) ' 

All Letters of Inquiry promptly answered. 

Dr. W. a. REESE, 

Located March, 1880. 

Ii^quiries accompaijied witlj Stamp Promptly Answered. 

F. S. REILY, Proprietor, 
No. 102 Spring Street (next door to Hancock House), 

ETJI^EKl^ft. &FTIX1STGS, ^ft.PlK:. 

COL. H. FITCH & SON, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers In 

Books, Paper Stationery, Clocks, Watclies and Jewelry. 

ALSO FINE ASSORTMENT OF NOVELTIES FOR PRESENTS. 

Nos. 122 & 124 Spring St., EUREKA SPRINGS, ARK. 



EUREKA SPRINGS SOAP, 



PREPARED 



From the Water of the Famous Medicinal Spring at Eureica, 

Is an entirely new production, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by all who have used it as 
being SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER SOAP for 



THE SKIN, 



TOILET, 



BA-TIi, 



NURSERY 




PURE, 



FRAORANT, 



HEALTHFUL, 



PLEASANT, 



ECONOMICAL. 



Soap Pat. Sept 



CONCENTRATED EUREKA SPRINGS SOAP PREVENTS ROUGHNESS 
and CHAPPING ol the Hands and Face ; its continuous use keeps the Skin in a nice, soft, 
and velvety condition. It is perfectly /?<r^ and c/^aw. Its principal ingredients are Conce?t- 
trated Water of the most famous Medicinal Spring at Eureka and \}[ie fittest Vegetable Oil 
known. It contains no coloring matter or anything unhealthful. All ingredients used in 
CONCENTRVTED EUREKA SPRINGS SOAP are known to be the best for all 
Affections of the Skin, causing a softening and soothing influence, exerting a healing effect 
in most Cutaneous Diseases, Pimples, Blotches, etc. Its soothing properties and agreeable 
and lasting perfume make the Concentrated Soap the greatest lu.xury of the toilet. 



Prepared from the water of the famous Basin Spring, noted for its wonderful Cures of the 
Eye, needs no further recommendation. The Concentrated Eye Water has the same effect 
as the direct use of the water at the Basin Spring. 

CONCENTRATED EUREKA SPRINGS SOAP and EYE WATER are sold 
by all leading Druggists. If you can not obtain them of your Druggist, send to 

EUREKA SPRINGS CONCENTRATING CO., 

BOX 786. EXJI^EISA. SI»I^IIvrGS, uft^RIS:. 



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